Real Housewives of O.C.star Sarah Winchester is dating toyboy who is the son of former cast member Jeana Keough

It is not very often that a former cast member makes a guest appearance on The Real Housewives of Orange County.

But it seems this may be unavoidable after it emerged sexy new cast member Sarah Winchester's toyboy lover is the son of former cast member Jeana Keough.

According to Star, the 33-year-old has found love with minor league outfielder Shane Keough, who is eight years her junior.

Hugs: Real Housewives of OC star Sarah Winchester, posing here with fellow cast member Gretchin Rossi, prefers wrapping her arms round her toyboy Shane Keough

Hugs: Real Housewives of OC star Sarah Winchester, posing here with fellow cast member Gretchin Rossi, prefers wrapping her arms round her toyboy Shane Keough

An insider said: 'They’ve had a fling for over a year.'

The revelation is sure to be a massive shock among fans of the wildly popular reality show.

Strapping young lad: Shane Keough is a baseball player who has previously appeared on the show

Strapping young lad: Shane Keough is a baseball player who has previously appeared on the show

In addition the source said the athlete, who played for the Oakland Athletics made famous in Moneyball, is a big time upgrade over the 'sleazy guys' the Winchester Rifle heiress usually gets involved with.

They said: 'She was living off older men. She was flying to the Hamptons all the time, always seen courtside at Lakers games, yet she never worked.'

The insider also claimed Sarah in fact owes her spot on the show to a former lover, 'This rich dude, Kurt'

According to the source she managed to turn her  relationship with 60-something Newport Beach resident Kurt into a spell on the programme.

Quite what former Playboy centrefold Jeana, 56, will make of her son shacking up with a rival is anyone's guess.

However it has been claimed the pair are getting serious off-scree, which could provide a rich source of storylines for the saucy show.

Last season, as ratings plummeted for the Orange County version of the franchise, Jeana was reintroduced to create conflict with Tamra Banrey.

The introduction delivered ratings gold. The Keough-Barney conflict delivering the series its highest ever viewed episodes.

So this will give producers ample excuse to bring her back for more.

One of the gang: Sarah and the rest of her Real Housewives of Orange County castmates

One of the gang: Sarah and the rest of her Real Housewives of Orange County castmates


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